Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sherman, Howard, Merrick, and Polk Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for central Nebraska until midnight CST tonight, with heavy snow and gusty winds expected to create hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Nebraska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Hastings NE
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Hastings, NE, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central Nebraska. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active until 12:00 AM CST on Friday, February 20.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Sherman County
- Howard County
- Merrick County
- Polk County
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the region, with total snow accumulations mainly between 3 and 6 inches. The highest totals are generally expected in the northern portions of these counties. In addition to the snowfall, residents should expect sustained north winds of 20 to 30 MPH, with gusts reaching between 25 and 35 MPH. These conditions are expected to lead to areas of blowing and drifting snow, significantly reducing visibility.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and continues through the evening commute, expiring at midnight CST tonight. Wind speeds are expected to decrease very slowly through the afternoon and evening, which will gradually lessen the impacts from blowing snow over time.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult, and the hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Thursday evening commute. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in the state you are calling from, dial 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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